Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Performing a Simple Data Analysis using MS-Excel Function01:17

Performing a Simple Data Analysis using MS-Excel Function

1.1K
Microsoft Excel offers a suite of functions and tools ideal for statistical analysis, making it accessible to students and researchers. This article outlines fundamental Excel functions pivotal for data analysis.
SUM: This function calculates the total sum of a range of values. It's the foundation for aggregating data, essential for determining overall trends and totals in datasets.
AVERAGE: It computes the mean value of a given set of numbers, providing a quick insight into the central...
1.1K
Functional Groups02:45

Functional Groups

88.9K
Functional groups are a group of atoms with characteristic properties, which when linked to the carbon skeleton of a molecule, alter the properties of that molecule. For example, the presence of certain functional groups on a molecule will make them hydrophilic, whereas others will make them hydrophobic. These functional groups are an indispensable part of organic chemistry and important components of biological molecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Each...
88.9K
Functional Groups02:45

Functional Groups

24.5K
24.5K
Functionalism01:11

Functionalism

2.6K
William James, John Dewey, and Charles Sanders Peirce were instrumental in founding functional psychology, which draws heavily from Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. This theory suggests that individual traits, including behaviors, are adapted to their environments through natural selection. At the heart of functionalism is the concept of adaptation, meaning that a trait enhances an individual's chances of survival and reproduction.
James envisioned psychology's...
2.6K
Mechanical Protein Functions01:58

Mechanical Protein Functions

5.6K
Proteins perform many mechanical functions in a cell. These proteins can be classified into two general categories- proteins that generate mechanical forces and proteins that are subjected to mechanical forces. Proteins providing mechanical support to the structure of the cell, such as keratin, are subjected to mechanical force, whereas proteins involved in cell movement and transport of molecules across cell membranes, such as an ion pump, are examples of generating mechanical force. 
5.6K
Structural Protein Function01:56

Structural Protein Function

30.0K
Structural proteins are a category of proteins responsible for functions ranging from cell shape and movement to providing support to major structures such as bones, cartilage, hair, and muscles. This group includes proteins such as collagen, actin, myosin, and keratin.
Collagen, the most abundant protein in mammals, is found throughout the body. In connective tissue, such as skin, ligaments, and tendons, it provides tensile strength and elasticity.  In bones and teeth, it mineralizes to...
30.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Protease inhibitor regulation of proteins involved in heat-induced leaf senescence in creeping bentgrass.

Annals of botany·2026
Same author

Transcriptional Regulation in Roots by Bacteria With 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylate Deaminase Enzymes for Drought Tolerance and Post-Stress Recovery.

Physiologia plantarum·2026
Same author

Transcriptional Regulation Mechanisms in AsAFL1-mediated Drought Tolerance for Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera).

Physiologia plantarum·2025
Same author

Metabolic regulation of 5-oxoproline for enhanced heat tolerance in perennial ryegrass.

Stress biology·2024
Same author

Rhizobacteria-enhanced drought tolerance and post-drought recovery of creeping bentgrass involving differential modulation of leaf and root metabolism.

Physiologia plantarum·2023
Same author

Novel discovery in roles of structural variations and RWP-RK transcription factors in heat tolerance for pearl millet.

Stress biology·2023
Same journal

RETRACTED: Kim et al. The Angiogenesis Inhibitor ALS-L1023 from Lemon-Balm Leaves Attenuates High-Fat Diet-Induced Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Through Regulating the Visceral Adipose-Tissue Function. <i>Int. J. Mol. Sci.</i> 2017, <i>18</i>, 846.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026
Same journal

Correction: Mahmud et al. Thymoquinone Attenuates NF-κβ Signalling Activation in Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells Under AMD-Mimicking Conditions. <i>Int. J. Mol. Sci.</i> 2025, <i>26</i>, 11473.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026
Same journal

Correction: Borovikov et al. The Twisting and Untwisting of Actin and Tropomyosin Filaments Are Involved in the Molecular Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction, and Their Disruption Can Result in Muscle Disorders. <i>Int. J. Mol. Sci</i>. 2025, <i>26</i>, 6705.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026
Same journal

Correction: Molagoda et al. Flavonoid Glycosides from <i>Ziziphus jujuba</i> var. <i>inermis</i> (Bunge) Rehder Seeds Inhibit α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone-Mediated Melanogenesis. <i>Int. J. Mol. Sci.</i> 2021, <i>22</i>, 7701.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026
Same journal

Correction: Guo et al. Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analysis Reveals the Molecular Regulatory Mechanism of Flavonoid Biosynthesis in Maize Roots Under Lead Stress. <i>Int. J. Mol. Sci.</i> 2024, <i>25</i>, 6050.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026
Same journal

Correction: Chang et al. Improvement of Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Acute Hepatic Failure by Transplantation of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Without Reprogramming Factor c-Myc. <i>Int. J. Mol. Sci.</i> 2012, <i>13</i>, 3598-3617.

International journal of molecular sciences·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 5, 2026

3D Kinematic Analysis for the Functional Evaluation in the Rat Model of Sciatic Nerve Crush Injury
08:20

3D Kinematic Analysis for the Functional Evaluation in the Rat Model of Sciatic Nerve Crush Injury

Published on: February 12, 2020

9.4K

Characterization and Functional Analysis of

Lili Zhuang1, Wei Cao2, Jian Wang3

  • 1College of Agro-grassland Science, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China. zhuanglili2001@163.com.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|September 14, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study characterizes a Class C Heat Transcription Factor (Hsf) gene, FaHsfC1b, from tall fescue. Overexpression of FaHsfC1b in Arabidopsis enhances heat tolerance by upregulating protective genes.

Keywords:
HsfC1bgene functionheat stresstall fescuetransgenic

More Related Videos

Development and Functional Characterization of Murine Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells
09:51

Development and Functional Characterization of Murine Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells

Published on: May 18, 2018

11.2K
Isolation and Characterization of Neutrophil-derived Microparticles for Functional Studies
06:56

Isolation and Characterization of Neutrophil-derived Microparticles for Functional Studies

Published on: March 2, 2018

10.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 5, 2026

3D Kinematic Analysis for the Functional Evaluation in the Rat Model of Sciatic Nerve Crush Injury
08:20

3D Kinematic Analysis for the Functional Evaluation in the Rat Model of Sciatic Nerve Crush Injury

Published on: February 12, 2020

9.4K
Development and Functional Characterization of Murine Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells
09:51

Development and Functional Characterization of Murine Tolerogenic Dendritic Cells

Published on: May 18, 2018

11.2K
Isolation and Characterization of Neutrophil-derived Microparticles for Functional Studies
06:56

Isolation and Characterization of Neutrophil-derived Microparticles for Functional Studies

Published on: March 2, 2018

10.8K

Area of Science:

  • Plant Molecular Biology
  • Plant Physiology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Heat transcription factors (Hsfs) are crucial for plant abiotic stress tolerance, with Class A and B Hsfs well-studied.
  • The roles of Class C Hsfs, however, remain largely uncharacterized in plants.
  • Understanding Class C Hsfs can reveal new mechanisms for improving plant stress resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the Class C Hsf gene FaHsfC1b from tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea).
  • To investigate the physiological functions of FaHsfC1b in regulating heat tolerance.
  • To assess the potential of FaHsfC1b for genetic modification to enhance crop heat tolerance.

Main Methods:

  • Cloning and sequence analysis of FaHsfC1b cDNA.
  • Subcellular localization studies using transient expression of FaHsfC1b-eGFP in Arabidopsis protoplasts.
  • Quantitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR) to analyze gene expression under various stress conditions.
  • Physiological assessments of transgenic Arabidopsis overexpressing FaHsfC1b under heat stress.

Main Results:

  • FaHsfC1b exhibits typical Hsf domains and localizes to the nucleus.
  • FaHsfC1b expression is induced by heat, osmotic, salt, and cold stresses.
  • Overexpression of FaHsfC1b significantly improved plant survival, chlorophyll content, and photochemical efficiency under heat stress.
  • FaHsfC1b overexpression decreased electrolyte leakage, H₂O₂ and O₂⁻ content, and upregulated heat-protective genes and ABA-synthesizing genes.

Conclusions:

  • FaHsfC1b plays a positive role in plant heat stress tolerance.
  • FaHsfC1b functions by inducing the expression of heat-protective genes and ABA-related pathways.
  • FaHsfC1b is a promising candidate gene for improving heat tolerance in cool-season plant species through genetic modification.